New Mustang Shelby GT500 gets over 700 horsepower

Dynamic District

January 15, 2019

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The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has been unleashed at the ongoing Detroit Auto Show 2019.

This is the most powerful Mustang ever and is claimed to pump out “over 700 horsepower” from its 5.2-litre supercharged V8 engine. It’s also the first Mustang to get a dual-clutch gearbox – a 7-speed unit – which can shift in less than 100 milliseconds.

Compared to the regular Mustang, The GT500 sports a re-engineered body that has flared wheel arches, a huge rear wing, a bespoke front look with six heat extractors and a lot more.

On the inside, the Shelby GT500 has race-inspired materials and bespoke finishes to complement its power. It also gets a 12-inch colour LCD instrument cluster in addition to the 8-inch Ford SYNC 3 touchscreen system. A 12-speaker audio system by B&O is also available.